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#1396 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 41% in state
South Elementary School
Elementary School · Dover City · Dover, OH
A Dover City elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
280 E Shafer Ave, Dover, OH 44622
- Math 72% proficient (2019)
- Reading 67% proficient (2019)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 8 points since 2016, reaching 70% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,237
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$981/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| West Elementary Pre SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 1.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–1 | 2.2 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Quaker Digital AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 809 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dover City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Elementary School is listed in Dover City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, OH, part of Dover City, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,396 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Elementary School
What grades does South Elementary School serve?
South Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Elementary School rank in OH?
South Elementary School ranks #1,396 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is South Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is South Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Elementary School?
51.0% of students at South Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tuscarawas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (330) 364-7111
- Area population (ZIP 44622)
- 18,774
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44622; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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